GEOPHYSICS

PHILOSOPHY

The programme is intended to provide mission-oriented geosciences knowledge and expertise to all the students that go through the programme and equip them with the necessary skills to have adequate knowledge of the composition of the Earth’s subsurface and be able to fully exploit the earth’s natural resources for national development.

The programme also aims at bringing together the ingredients necessary for a well-paid career as required in the mineral/oil industry and engineering/groundwater-related areas of the national economy and in the relevant government establishments. Opportunities for the attainment of academic excellence through effective teaching and research in all aspects of Applied Geophysics are also provided.

 

OBJECTIVES

The specific objectives of the Programme are among others, to:

1. Impact basic and fundamental knowledge in all areas of Applied Geophysics.
2. Provide the necessary training and exposure in all aspects of Applied Geophysics that is in the forefront of development such as in hydrocarbon and groundwater exploration, environmental pollution, dam site, roads and other civil engineering construction site investigations.
3. Provide opportunity for a better appreciation of fields with the use of integrated Applied Geophysics at maximizing growth and technological development in all aspects of explorations.
4. Develop the necessary manpower needed for industrial, technological, research, and academic development of the country in all aspects of Applied Geophysics.
5. Provide effective teaching, research and practical oriented/field work programme that is required in all the fields of Applied Geophysics.
6. Offer the opportunities for the full development of Applied Geophysics to meet the ever growing challenges as is applicable in the industry, private sector and government services, for the overall growth and development of the country and mankind in general.